Pakistan’s federal government has announced its priorities for the 2026-27 budget, setting a Pakistan GDP Growth target of 5.1% while aiming to keep inflation under 6.5%. The budget emphasizes green development, climate action, and improved disaster management.
Pakistan GDP Growth 2026-27 Budget Schedule
The Finance Ministry has approved the budget schedule, with an interim macroeconomic framework expected this month. The Mid-Year Review will be presented in the National Assembly in February, and ministries must submit key budget forms and project plans by February 20.
Inflation is projected to remain at 6.5%, with a focus on green taxes and climate-related subsidies. Ministries are tasked with identifying environmental expenditures, and climate-related revenues will be separately tagged.
A disaster budgeting framework is planned to mitigate natural calamities, with agricultural insurance and climate-resilient infrastructure under climate adaptation. Clean energy and electric vehicles fall under climate mitigation.
Non-tax revenues will be evaluated for environmental impact, with levies on pollution linked to climate targets. The budget calendar includes Budget Review Committee meetings from March 30 to April 12, with the Budget Strategy Paper approval by April 20.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, January 30, 2026
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